Head coach of Azusa Pacific Men’s Basketball program.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Five years of successful previous collegiate coaching experience.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Azusa Pacific; and faithfully uphold and embrace Azusa Pacific’s mission and “What We Believe” statements.
• Establish and articulate a clear and fundamentally sound Christian philosophy for the basketball program, aligning with the university’s mission.
• Develop and implement a discipleship plan for men’s basketball student-athletes.
• Lead an integral, winning, and competitive culture, accomplishing measurable results.
• Hire and annually submit written evaluations of assistant coaches who fit the university’s mission and faith expectations while implementing a professional development program that aids their growth.
• Organize and manage the budget, equipment, and schedule of the program.
• Properly evaluate and recruit student-athletes who meet university academic and social expectations, while satisfying NCAA and Conference eligibility standards.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for team and individual player development.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress in consultation with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Academic Support.
• Understand and adhere to NCAA and Conference regulations regarding the administration of the sport.
• Abide by third-party contracts (i.e. BSN/Nike) by which the university and/or department are bound.
• Serve the university, Alumni Relations, and Advancement in personal appearances and engagements that promote the university and its mission.
• Assist in fundraising for the program, department, and university.
• Participate in the annual university-wide Giving Day.
• Attend all department meetings as directed by the director of athletics.
• Performs other duties as required by the director of athletics.

Skills

• Evidence of a strong commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle.
• Excellent knowledge of current thinking in areas of sports techniques and strategy, conditioning, fitness, leadership, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and disciple student-athletes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated loyalty to the staff, program, and university.

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